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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.28 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.28 and 132.39 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.28 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.28 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.28 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 42,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136.46/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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