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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.29, 345.78 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.29, 345.78 and 187.00 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.29 : 345.78 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.29/345.78 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.29x = 345.78 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.29x = 64,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,660.00/230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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