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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.68, 318.32 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.68, 318.32 and 132.42 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.68 : 318.32 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.68/318.32 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.68x = 318.32 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.68x = 42,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151.93/230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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