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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.02, 344.88 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.02, 344.88 and 138.76 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.02 : 344.88 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.02/344.88 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.02x = 344.88 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.02x = 47,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,855.55/230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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