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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 345.60 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 345.60 and 139.69 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 345.60 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/345.60 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 345.60 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 48,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277.30/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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