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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 345.04 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 345.04 and 138.73 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 345.04 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/345.04 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 345.04 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 47,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867.40/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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