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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.03, 343.37 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.03, 343.37 and 137.67 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.03 : 343.37 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.03/343.37 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.03x = 343.37 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.03x = 47,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.80/229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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