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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 316.08 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 316.08 and 141.76 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 316.08 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/316.08 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 316.08 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 44,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807.50/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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