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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.95 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.95 and 137.94 is: 207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.95 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.95 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.95 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 47,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442.66/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.03

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