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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 315.63 and 192.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 315.63 and 192.00 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 315.63 = 192.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/315.63 = 192.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 315.63 × 192.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 60,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602.14/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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