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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.05, 343.62 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.05, 343.62 and 132.75 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.05 : 343.62 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.05/343.62 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.05x = 343.62 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.05x = 45,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615.56/229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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