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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.75, 317.07 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.75, 317.07 and 142.39 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.75 : 317.07 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.75/317.07 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.75x = 317.07 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.75x = 45,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147.60/229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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