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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.42 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.42 and 127.50 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.42 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.42 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.42 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 44,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041.05/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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