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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.25, 344.85 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.25, 344.85 and 138.84 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.25 : 344.85 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.25/344.85 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.25x = 344.85 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.25x = 47,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,878.97/230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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