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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.60, 345.89 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.60, 345.89 and 127.83 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.60 : 345.89 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.60/345.89 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.60x = 345.89 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.60x = 44,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,215.12/230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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