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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.64, 316.86 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.64, 316.86 and 194.60 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.64 : 316.86 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.64/316.86 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.64x = 316.86 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.64x = 61,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.96/229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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