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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 345.66 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 345.66 and 133 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 345.66 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/345.66 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 345.66 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 45,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972.78/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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