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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 345.50 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 345.50 and 139.16 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 345.50 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/345.50 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 345.50 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 48,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079.78/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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