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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.32, 347.15 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.32, 347.15 and 139.74 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.32 : 347.15 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.32/347.15 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.32x = 347.15 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.32x = 48,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510.74/231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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