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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 317.21 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 317.21 and 136.64 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 317.21 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/317.21 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 317.21 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 43,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343.68/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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