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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 316.63 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 316.63 and 140.92 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 316.63 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/316.63 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 316.63 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 44,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,619.50/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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