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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 345.45 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 345.45 and 127.71 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 345.45 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/345.45 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 345.45 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 44,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117.42/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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