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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 316.70 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 316.70 and 141.04 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 316.70 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/316.70 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 316.70 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 44,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,667.37/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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