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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 316.10 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 316.10 and 140.59 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 316.10 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/316.10 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 316.10 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 44,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439.47/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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