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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 316.89 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 316.89 and 142.35 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 316.89 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/316.89 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 316.89 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 45,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109.29/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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