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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 315.54 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 315.54 and 197.88 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 315.54 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/315.54 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 315.54 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 62,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,439.06/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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