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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 316.49 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 316.49 and 187.90 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 316.49 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/316.49 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 316.49 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 59,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466.74/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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