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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 317.22 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 317.22 and 141.36 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 317.22 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/317.22 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 317.22 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 44,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842.22/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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