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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 342.60 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 342.60 and 194.84 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 342.60 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/342.60 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 342.60 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 66,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752.18/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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