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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.40, 316.48 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.40, 316.48 and 140.85 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.40 : 316.48 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.40/316.48 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.40x = 316.48 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.40x = 44,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.21/229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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