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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 316.94 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 316.94 and 142.35 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 316.94 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/316.94 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 316.94 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 45,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115.18/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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