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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.38, 316.51 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.38, 316.51 and 140.84 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.38 : 316.51 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.38/316.51 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.38x = 316.51 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.38x = 44,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.52/229.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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