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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.48, 345.52 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.48, 345.52 and 127.82 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.48 : 345.52 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.48/345.52 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.48x = 345.52 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.48x = 44,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162.00/230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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