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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346.02 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346.02 and 133.25 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346.02 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346.02 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346.02 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 46,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.17/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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