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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.46, 318.08 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.46, 318.08 and 137.21 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.46 : 318.08 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.46/318.08 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.46x = 318.08 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.46x = 43,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,642.67/230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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