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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 317.88 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 317.88 and 132.12 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 317.88 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/317.88 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 317.88 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 41,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.31/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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