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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.41, 316.67 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.41, 316.67 and 136.22 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.41 : 316.67 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.41/316.67 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.41x = 316.67 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.41x = 43,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,134.52/229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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