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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 317.18 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 317.18 and 147.05 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 317.18 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/317.18 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 317.18 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 46,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641.32/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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