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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 346.17 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 346.17 and 139.41 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 346.17 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/346.17 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 346.17 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 48,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259.56/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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