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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.38, 345.68 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.38, 345.68 and 127.74 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.38 : 345.68 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.38/345.68 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.38x = 345.68 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.38x = 44,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.16/230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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