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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.47, 345.02 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.47, 345.02 and 139.34 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.47 : 345.02 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.47/345.02 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.47x = 345.02 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.47x = 48,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075.25/230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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