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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 345.29 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 345.29 and 134.08 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 345.29 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/345.29 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 345.29 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 46,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,296.48/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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