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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 317.18 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 317.18 and 136.64 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 317.18 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/317.18 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 317.18 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 43,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340.61/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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