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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 315.87 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 315.87 and 141.70 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 315.87 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/315.87 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 315.87 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 44,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758.78/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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