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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 345.11 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 345.11 and 138.63 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 345.11 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/345.11 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 345.11 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 47,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,841.91/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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