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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.29, 315.86 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.29, 315.86 and 192.43 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.29 : 315.86 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.29/315.86 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.29x = 315.86 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.29x = 60,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,780.94/229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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