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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 318.99 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 318.99 and 189.57 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 318.99 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/318.99 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 318.99 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 60,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,471.78/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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