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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 345.90 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 345.90 and 139.55 is: 209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 345.90 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/345.90 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 345.90 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 48,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,268.62/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.00

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