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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.49, 317.43 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.49, 317.43 and 192.59 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.49 : 317.43 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.49/317.43 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.49x = 317.43 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.49x = 61,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132.26/229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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