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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 317.09 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 317.09 and 136.53 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 317.09 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/317.09 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 317.09 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 43,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.64/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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