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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.54, 316.20 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.54, 316.20 and 192.68 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.54 : 316.20 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.54/316.20 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.54x = 316.20 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.54x = 60,925.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,925.42/229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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