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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.70 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.70 and 191.30 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.70 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.70 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.70 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 60,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,202.11/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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