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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 317.97 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 317.97 and 137.18 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 317.97 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/317.97 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 317.97 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 43,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.53/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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