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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 318.14 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 318.14 and 196.12 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 318.14 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/318.14 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 318.14 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 62,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.62/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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