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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 317.66 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 317.66 and 136.94 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 317.66 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/317.66 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 317.66 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 43,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.36/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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