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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 316.16 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 316.16 and 135.86 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 316.16 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/316.16 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 316.16 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 42,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,951.24/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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