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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 344.28 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 344.28 and 190.08 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 344.28 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/344.28 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 344.28 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 65,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,440.74/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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