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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 343.71 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 343.71 and 194.93 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 343.71 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/343.71 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 343.71 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 66,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,997.67/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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