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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 346.79 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 346.79 and 139.98 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 346.79 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/346.79 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 346.79 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 48,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,542.96/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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