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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.02 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.02 and 127.95 is: 191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.02 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.02 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.02 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 44,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.26/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.81

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