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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.72, 346.14 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.72, 346.14 and 140.00 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.72 : 346.14 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.72/346.14 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.72x = 346.14 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.72x = 48,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,457.87/230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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