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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 318.59 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 318.59 and 137.58 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 318.59 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/318.59 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 318.59 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 43,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,831.14/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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