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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.50 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.50 and 137.56 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.50 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.50 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.50 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 43,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812.86/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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