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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.36 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.36 and 141.45 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.36 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.36 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.36 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 44,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.57/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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