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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 345.48 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 345.48 and 138.97 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 345.48 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/345.48 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 345.48 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 48,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011.36/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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