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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 342.27 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 342.27 and 192.69 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 342.27 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/342.27 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 342.27 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 65,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,952.01/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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