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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 344.98 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 344.98 and 127.26 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 344.98 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/344.98 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 344.98 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 43,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902.15/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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