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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 344.68 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 344.68 and 92.86 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 344.68 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/344.68 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 344.68 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 32,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005.89/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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