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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.38 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.38 and 135.46 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.38 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.38 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.38 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 42,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.29/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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