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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 345.87 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 345.87 and 184.92 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 345.87 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/345.87 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 345.87 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 63,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958.28/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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