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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 316.27 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 316.27 and 140.62 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 316.27 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/316.27 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 316.27 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 44,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473.89/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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