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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.01, 317.36 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.01, 317.36 and 136.73 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.01 : 317.36 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.01/317.36 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.01x = 317.36 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.01x = 43,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.36/230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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