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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.45, 345.74 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.45, 345.74 and 189.68 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.45 : 345.74 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.45/345.74 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.45x = 345.74 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.45x = 65,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,577.29/230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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