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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.06, 343.19 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.06, 343.19 and 190.79 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.06 : 343.19 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.06/343.19 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.06x = 343.19 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.06x = 65,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,474.55/229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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