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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 346.29 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 346.29 and 139.73 is: 209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 346.29 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/346.29 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 346.29 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 48,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,387.10/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.80

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