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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 318.40 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 318.40 and 137.43 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 318.40 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/318.40 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 318.40 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 43,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757.71/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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