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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.17, 345.90 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.17, 345.90 and 139.93 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.17 : 345.90 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.17/345.90 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.17x = 345.90 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.17x = 48,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.79/231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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