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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 343.44 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 343.44 and 137.93 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 343.44 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/343.44 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 343.44 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 47,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.96/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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