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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 345.69 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 345.69 and 127.94 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 345.69 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/345.69 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 345.69 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 44,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226.94/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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