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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.14, 344.90 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.14, 344.90 and 127.27 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.14 : 344.90 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.14/344.90 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.14x = 344.90 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.14x = 43,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,895.42/230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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