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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.52 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.52 and 184.87 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.52 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.52 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.52 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 63,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,873.63/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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