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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.81, 317.07 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.81, 317.07 and 136.51 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.81 : 317.07 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.81/317.07 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.81x = 317.07 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.81x = 43,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283.23/229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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