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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.41, 345.68 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.41, 345.68 and 132.80 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.41 : 345.68 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.41/345.68 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.41x = 345.68 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.41x = 45,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905.64/230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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