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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 318.51 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 318.51 and 132.56 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 318.51 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/318.51 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 318.51 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 42,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,220.09/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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