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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 345.75 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 345.75 and 190.30 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 345.75 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/345.75 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 345.75 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 65,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,796.23/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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