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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 316.10 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 316.10 and 137 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 316.10 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/316.10 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 316.10 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 43,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305.70/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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