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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 344.97 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 344.97 and 133.88 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 344.97 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/344.97 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 344.97 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 46,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182.86/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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