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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 345.90 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 345.90 and 139.40 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 345.90 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/345.90 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 345.90 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 48,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,218.46/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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