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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.97, 346.42 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.97, 346.42 and 139.65 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.97 : 346.42 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.97/346.42 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.97x = 346.42 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.97x = 48,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377.55/230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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