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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 317.15 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 317.15 and 136.61 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 317.15 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/317.15 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 317.15 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 43,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323.59/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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