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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.95, 346.25 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.95, 346.25 and 139.62 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.95 : 346.25 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.95/346.25 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.95x = 346.25 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.95x = 48,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,342.99/230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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