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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.43, 317.07 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.43, 317.07 and 187.92 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.43 : 317.07 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.43/317.07 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.43x = 317.07 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.43x = 59,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,584.90/229.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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