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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 344.79 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 344.79 and 127.19 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 344.79 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/344.79 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 344.79 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 43,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.12/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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