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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.69, 318.25 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.69, 318.25 and 137.40 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.69 : 318.25 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.69/318.25 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.69x = 318.25 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.69x = 43,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726.91/230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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