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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.57, 316.68 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.57, 316.68 and 141.10 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.57 : 316.68 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.57/316.68 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.57x = 316.68 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.57x = 44,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.55/229.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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