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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.87, 348.09 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.87, 348.09 and 140.74 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.87 : 348.09 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.87/348.09 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.87x = 348.09 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.87x = 48,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,990.19/231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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