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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 345.30 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 345.30 and 76.14 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 345.30 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/345.30 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 345.30 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 26,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291.14/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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