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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 344.03 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 344.03 and 131.92 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 344.03 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/344.03 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 344.03 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 45,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,384.63/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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