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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 317.00 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 317.00 and 141.13 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 317.00 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/317.00 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 317.00 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 44,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,738.31/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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