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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 316.24 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 316.24 and 192.76 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 316.24 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/316.24 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 316.24 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 60,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957.15/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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