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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 346.40 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 346.40 and 134.63 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 346.40 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/346.40 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 346.40 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 46,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,634.44/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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