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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.93, 317.22 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.93, 317.22 and 142.66 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.93 : 317.22 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.93/317.22 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.93x = 317.22 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.93x = 45,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,254.61/229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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