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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.72 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.72 and 142.16 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.72 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.72 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.72 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 45,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024.92/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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