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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 317.13 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 317.13 and 136.49 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 317.13 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/317.13 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 317.13 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 43,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284.39/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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