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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 319.64 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 319.64 and 197.10 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 319.64 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/319.64 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 319.64 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 63,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,000.06/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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