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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 344.16 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 344.16 and 186.72 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 344.16 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/344.16 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 344.16 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 64,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261.56/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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