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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 345.38 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 345.38 and 127.52 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 345.38 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/345.38 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 345.38 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 44,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042.86/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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