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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 344.85 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 344.85 and 133.90 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 344.85 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/344.85 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 344.85 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 46,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,175.42/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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