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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.59, 316.89 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.59, 316.89 and 192.69 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.59 : 316.89 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.59/316.89 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.59x = 316.89 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.59x = 61,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061.53/229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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