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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 345.20 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 345.20 and 138.86 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 345.20 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/345.20 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 345.20 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 47,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,933.35/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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