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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 345.63 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 345.63 and 134.66 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 345.63 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/345.63 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 345.63 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 46,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543.90/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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