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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.59, 318.27 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.59, 318.27 and 132.37 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.59 : 318.27 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.59/318.27 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.59x = 318.27 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.59x = 42,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.40/230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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