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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 317.87 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 317.87 and 132.08 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 317.87 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/317.87 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 317.87 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 41,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,984.90/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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