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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 345.84 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 345.84 and 127.98 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 345.84 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/345.84 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 345.84 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 44,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.60/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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