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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 346.18 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 346.18 and 93.83 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 346.18 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/346.18 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 346.18 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 32,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483.27/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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