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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 345.46 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 345.46 and 139.17 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 345.46 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/345.46 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 345.46 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 48,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077.67/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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