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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.99, 318.87 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.99, 318.87 and 199.94 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.99 : 318.87 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.99/318.87 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.99x = 318.87 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.99x = 63,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753.27/230.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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