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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 317.12 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 317.12 and 147.12 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 317.12 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/317.12 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 317.12 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 46,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.77/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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