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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 344.57 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 344.57 and 138.53 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 344.57 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/344.57 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 344.57 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 47,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730.87/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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