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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.26 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.26 and 141.75 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.26 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.26 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.26 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 44,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,829.86/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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