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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.26 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.26 and 137.72 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.26 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.26 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.26 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 47,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.77/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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