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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.07, 316.10 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.07, 316.10 and 140.58 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.07 : 316.10 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.07/316.10 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.07x = 316.10 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.07x = 44,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437.69/229.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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