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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 346.92 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 346.92 and 140.15 is: 209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 346.92 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/346.92 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 346.92 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 48,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620.14/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.81

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