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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.26, 317.78 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.26, 317.78 and 132.02 is: 182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.26 : 317.78 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.26/317.78 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.26x = 317.78 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.26x = 41,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,953.32/230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.20

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