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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 347.02 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 347.02 and 139.76 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 347.02 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/347.02 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 347.02 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 48,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.73/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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