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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 346.25 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 346.25 and 134.59 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 346.25 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/346.25 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 346.25 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 46,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601.79/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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