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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.97, 317.43 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.97, 317.43 and 141.48 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.97 : 317.43 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.97/317.43 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.97x = 317.43 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.97x = 44,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,910.96/229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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