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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.16, 316.14 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.16, 316.14 and 196.08 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.16 : 316.14 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.16/316.14 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.16x = 316.14 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.16x = 61,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988.73/229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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