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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 317.38 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 317.38 and 136.69 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 317.38 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/317.38 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 317.38 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 43,382.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,382.67/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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