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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.19, 315.99 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.19, 315.99 and 187.65 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.19 : 315.99 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.19/315.99 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.19x = 315.99 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.19x = 59,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,295.52/229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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