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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 344.76 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 344.76 and 127.12 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 344.76 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/344.76 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 344.76 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 43,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.20/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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