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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 344.97 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 344.97 and 127.54 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 344.97 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/344.97 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 344.97 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 43,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998.34/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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