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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 315.06 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 315.06 and 191.95 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 315.06 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/315.06 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 315.06 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 60,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475.77/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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