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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 345.26 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 345.26 and 187.19 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 345.26 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/345.26 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 345.26 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 64,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627.85/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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