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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 316.90 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 316.90 and 136.43 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 316.90 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/316.90 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 316.90 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 43,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234.67/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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