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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 316.83 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 316.83 and 136.38 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 316.83 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/316.83 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 316.83 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 43,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,209.28/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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