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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 316.29 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 316.29 and 135.98 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 316.29 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/316.29 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 316.29 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 43,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,007.61/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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