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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 317.84 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 317.84 and 137.15 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 317.84 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/317.84 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 317.84 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 43,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,590.51/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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