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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 317.79 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 317.79 and 137.09 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 317.79 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/317.79 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 317.79 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 43,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565.83/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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