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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.39, 317.86 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.39, 317.86 and 137.11 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.39 : 317.86 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.39/317.86 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.39x = 317.86 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.39x = 43,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,581.78/230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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