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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.28, 317.75 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.28, 317.75 and 137.01 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.28 : 317.75 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.28/317.75 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.28x = 317.75 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.28x = 43,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.24/230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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