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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 317.92 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 317.92 and 137.16 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 317.92 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/317.92 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 317.92 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 43,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,607.04/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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