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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 318.76 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 318.76 and 132.78 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 318.76 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/318.76 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 318.76 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 42,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,324.95/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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