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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 317.23 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 317.23 and 141.31 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 317.23 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/317.23 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 317.23 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 44,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,827.86/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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