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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.79 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.79 and 133.13 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.79 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.79 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.79 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 46,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.96/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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