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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 346.45 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 346.45 and 187.98 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 346.45 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/346.45 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 346.45 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 65,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125.67/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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