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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.80 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.80 and 142.26 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.80 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.80 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.80 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 45,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067.97/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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