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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.44 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.44 and 185.94 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.44 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.44 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.44 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 58,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,838.85/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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