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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.88, 345.22 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.88, 345.22 and 138.76 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 345.22 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/345.22 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 345.22 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 47,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902.73/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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