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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 317.07 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 317.07 and 185.20 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 317.07 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/317.07 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 317.07 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 58,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,721.36/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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