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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.23, 316.00 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.23, 316.00 and 187.72 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.23 : 316.00 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.23/316.00 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.23x = 316.00 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.23x = 59,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318.96/229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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