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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.35, 316.31 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.35, 316.31 and 141.96 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.35 : 316.31 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.35/316.31 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.35x = 316.31 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.35x = 44,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902.66/229.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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