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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.77, 318.47 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.77, 318.47 and 132.54 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.77 : 318.47 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.77/318.47 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.77x = 318.47 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.77x = 42,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208.16/230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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