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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 315.69 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 315.69 and 194.02 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 315.69 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/315.69 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 315.69 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 61,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250.17/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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