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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 315.30 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 315.30 and 193.74 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 315.30 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/315.30 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 315.30 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 61,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,086.22/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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