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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.57, 347.18 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.57, 347.18 and 140.25 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.57 : 347.18 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.57/347.18 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.57x = 347.18 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.57x = 48,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,690.61/231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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