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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 316.85 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 316.85 and 142.27 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 316.85 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/316.85 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 316.85 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 45,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076.75/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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