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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 314.85 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 314.85 and 193.02 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 314.85 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/314.85 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 314.85 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 60,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769.81/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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