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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 318.42 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 318.42 and 132.52 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 318.42 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/318.42 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 318.42 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 42,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.02/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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