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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 316.14 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 316.14 and 192.26 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 316.14 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/316.14 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 316.14 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 60,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781.08/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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