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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 345.30 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 345.30 and 192.40 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 345.30 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/345.30 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 345.30 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 66,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,435.72/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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