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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 346.12 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 346.12 and 135.16 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 346.12 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/346.12 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 346.12 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 46,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781.58/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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