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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 316.31 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 316.31 and 135.95 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 316.31 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/316.31 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 316.31 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 43,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.08/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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