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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 345.91 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 345.91 and 133.38 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 345.91 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/345.91 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 345.91 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 46,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,135.75/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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