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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 345.62 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 345.62 and 137.82 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 345.62 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/345.62 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 345.62 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 47,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633.35/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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