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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.92, 346.39 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.92, 346.39 and 93.93 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.92 : 346.39 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.92/346.39 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.92x = 346.39 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.92x = 32,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536.81/230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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