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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.56, 317.01 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.56, 317.01 and 193 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.56 : 317.01 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.56/317.01 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.56x = 317.01 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.56x = 61,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,182.93/229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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