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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 316.11 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 316.11 and 140.64 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 316.11 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/316.11 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 316.11 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 44,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,457.71/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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