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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 342.63 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 342.63 and 196.74 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 342.63 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/342.63 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 342.63 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 67,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409.03/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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