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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 346.31 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 346.31 and 134.63 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 346.31 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/346.31 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 346.31 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 46,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623.72/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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