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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 316.41 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 316.41 and 140.78 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 316.41 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/316.41 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 316.41 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 44,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544.20/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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