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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 344.66 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 344.66 and 92.93 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 344.66 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/344.66 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 344.66 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 32,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027.07/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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