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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.73, 346.19 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.73, 346.19 and 139.50 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.73 : 346.19 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.73/346.19 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.73x = 346.19 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.73x = 48,293.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,293.51/230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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