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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 318.08 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 318.08 and 132.26 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 318.08 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/318.08 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 318.08 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 42,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069.26/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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