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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 318.57 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 318.57 and 136.34 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 318.57 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/318.57 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 318.57 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 43,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432.24/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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