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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 345.90 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 345.90 and 139.01 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 345.90 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/345.90 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 345.90 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 48,081.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,081.83/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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