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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 344.75 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 344.75 and 138.71 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 344.75 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/344.75 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 344.75 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 47,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,820.44/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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