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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 316.64 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 316.64 and 136.22 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 316.64 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/316.64 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 316.64 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 43,132.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132.70/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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