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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 344.30 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 344.30 and 188.87 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 344.30 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/344.30 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 344.30 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 65,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027.94/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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