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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.01, 315.65 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.01, 315.65 and 195.50 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.01 : 315.65 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.01/315.65 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.01x = 315.65 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.01x = 61,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,710.85/229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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