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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 318.53 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 318.53 and 137.60 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 318.53 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/318.53 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 318.53 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 43,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.48/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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