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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.50, 346.10 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.50, 346.10 and 139.60 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.50 : 346.10 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.50/346.10 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.50x = 346.10 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.50x = 48,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315.56/230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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