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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 346.20 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 346.20 and 134.50 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 346.20 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/346.20 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 346.20 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 46,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563.90/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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