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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 345.21 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 345.21 and 137.83 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 345.21 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/345.21 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 345.21 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 47,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580.29/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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