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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.15, 345.15 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.15, 345.15 and 127.48 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.15 : 345.15 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.15/345.15 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.15x = 345.15 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.15x = 43,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999.72/230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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