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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.27, 316.40 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.27, 316.40 and 136.06 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.27 : 316.40 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.27/316.40 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.27x = 316.40 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.27x = 43,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,049.49/229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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