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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 346.80 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 346.80 and 139.96 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 346.80 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/346.80 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 346.80 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 48,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.13/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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