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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.92, 316.44 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.92, 316.44 and 183.14 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.92 : 316.44 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.92/316.44 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.92x = 316.44 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.92x = 57,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,952.82/229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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