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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.36 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.36 and 187.28 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.36 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.36 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.36 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 59,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247.90/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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