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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 315.94 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 315.94 and 190.20 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 315.94 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/315.94 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 315.94 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 60,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,091.79/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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