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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 345.36 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 345.36 and 139.07 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 345.36 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/345.36 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 345.36 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 48,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028.66/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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