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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 343.34 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 343.34 and 137.87 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 343.34 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/343.34 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 343.34 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 47,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337.90/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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