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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 316.56 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 316.56 and 140.90 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 316.56 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/316.56 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 316.56 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 44,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601.72/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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