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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.84, 318.55 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.84, 318.55 and 132.60 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.84 : 318.55 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.84/318.55 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.84x = 318.55 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.84x = 42,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.07/230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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