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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.75, 345.40 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.75, 345.40 and 139.15 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.75 : 345.40 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.75/345.40 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.75x = 345.40 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.75x = 48,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.49/230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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