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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 345.14 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 345.14 and 127.20 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 345.14 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/345.14 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 345.14 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 43,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.81/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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