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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 343.04 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 343.04 and 194.87 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 343.04 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/343.04 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 343.04 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 66,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,847.23/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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