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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 318.90 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 318.90 and 189.83 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 318.90 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/318.90 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 318.90 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 60,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536.79/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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