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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 316.34 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 316.34 and 142.04 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 316.34 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/316.34 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 316.34 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 44,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,932.93/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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