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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 318.52 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 318.52 and 201.40 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 318.52 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/318.52 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 318.52 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 64,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149.93/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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