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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.48 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.48 and 193.60 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.48 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.48 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.48 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 61,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,076.93/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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