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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.55, 316.78 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.55, 316.78 and 136.29 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.55 : 316.78 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.55/316.78 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.55x = 316.78 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.55x = 43,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.95/229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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