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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 316.84 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 316.84 and 136.33 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 316.84 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/316.84 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 316.84 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 43,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.21/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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