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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.26, 316.26 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.26, 316.26 and 196.59 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.26 : 316.26 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.26/316.26 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.26x = 316.26 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.26x = 62,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173.55/229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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