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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.53, 344.66 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.53, 344.66 and 186.25 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.53 : 344.66 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.53/344.66 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.53x = 344.66 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.53x = 64,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191.78/229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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