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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 316.89 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 316.89 and 136.42 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 316.89 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/316.89 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 316.89 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 43,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230.29/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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