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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 318.52 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 318.52 and 137.60 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 318.52 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/318.52 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 318.52 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 43,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828.35/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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