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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 345.17 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 345.17 and 133.88 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 345.17 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/345.17 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 345.17 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 46,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209.97/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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