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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.90, 346.83 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.90, 346.83 and 183.14 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.90 : 346.83 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.90/346.83 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.90x = 346.83 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.90x = 63,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,518.45/230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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