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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 317.07 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 317.07 and 136.56 is: 188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 317.07 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/317.07 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 317.07 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 43,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299.08/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.40

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