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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 345.82 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 345.82 and 139.43 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 345.82 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/345.82 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 345.82 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 48,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217.68/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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