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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 343.87 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 343.87 and 142.76 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 343.87 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/343.87 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 343.87 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 49,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091.38/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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