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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.00, 317.41 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.00, 317.41 and 136.73 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.00 : 317.41 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.00/317.41 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.00x = 317.41 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.00x = 43,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399.92/230.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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