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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 314.73 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 314.73 and 193.44 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 314.73 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/314.73 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 314.73 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 60,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.37/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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