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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.63 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.63 and 137.59 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.63 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.63 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.63 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 43,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839.61/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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