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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.48 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.48 and 185.90 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.48 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.48 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.48 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 64,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038.83/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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