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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.50 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.50 and 142.02 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.50 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.50 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.50 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 44,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949.33/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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