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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 316.71 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 316.71 and 140.97 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 316.71 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/316.71 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 316.71 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 44,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646.61/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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