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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 343.19 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 343.19 and 192.98 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 343.19 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/343.19 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 343.19 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 66,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,227.57/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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