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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.32, 316.50 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.32, 316.50 and 142.04 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.32 : 316.50 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.32/316.50 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.32x = 316.50 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.32x = 44,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.08/229.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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