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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.79, 317.14 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.79, 317.14 and 146.93 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.79 : 317.14 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.79/317.14 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.79x = 317.14 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.79x = 46,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597.38/229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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