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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.42, 344.13 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.42, 344.13 and 194.94 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.42 : 344.13 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.42/344.13 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.42x = 344.13 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.42x = 67,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084.70/229.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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