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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 346.19 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 346.19 and 93.86 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 346.19 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/346.19 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 346.19 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 32,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491.19/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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