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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.73, 344.14 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.73, 344.14 and 138.15 is: 206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.73 : 344.14 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.73/344.14 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.73x = 344.14 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.73x = 47,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,542.60/229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.95

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