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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.11, 318.90 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.11, 318.90 and 196.28 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.11 : 318.90 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.11/318.90 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.11x = 318.90 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.11x = 62,593.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593.69/231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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