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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.50, 345.22 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.50, 345.22 and 139.09 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 345.22 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/345.22 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 345.22 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 48,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016.65/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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