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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 342.93 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 342.93 and 137.42 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 342.93 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/342.93 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 342.93 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 47,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.44/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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