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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 345.54 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 345.54 and 190.38 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 345.54 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/345.54 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 345.54 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 65,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,783.91/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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