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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.98 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.98 and 142.44 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.98 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.98 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.98 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 45,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150.63/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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