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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 313.86 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 313.86 and 195.16 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 313.86 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/313.86 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 313.86 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 61,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252.92/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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