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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.17 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.17 and 196.07 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.17 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.17 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.17 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 61,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991.45/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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