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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 317.03 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 317.03 and 142.43 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 317.03 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/317.03 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 317.03 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 45,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152.29/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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