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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 317.36 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 317.36 and 142.55 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 317.36 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/317.36 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 317.36 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 45,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.67/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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