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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.43, 345.69 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.43, 345.69 and 86.19 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.43 : 345.69 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.43/345.69 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.43x = 345.69 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.43x = 29,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.02/230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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