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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.90 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.90 and 184.07 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.90 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.90 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.90 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 58,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698.33/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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