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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.56 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.56 and 142.08 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.56 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.56 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.56 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 44,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,976.84/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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