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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.05, 345.33 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.05, 345.33 and 127.59 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.05 : 345.33 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.05/345.33 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.05x = 345.33 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.05x = 44,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059.36/230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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