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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.53, 345.16 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.53, 345.16 and 187.09 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.53 : 345.16 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.53/345.16 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.53x = 345.16 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.53x = 64,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,577.30/230.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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