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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.77, 316.98 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.77, 316.98 and 136.49 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.77 : 316.98 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.77/316.98 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.77x = 316.98 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.77x = 43,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263.02/229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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