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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.30, 346.20 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.30, 346.20 and 190.02 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.30 : 346.20 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.30/346.20 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.30x = 346.20 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.30x = 65,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,784.92/230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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