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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 318.73 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 318.73 and 196.34 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 318.73 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/318.73 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 318.73 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 62,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577.36/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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