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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 343.59 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 343.59 and 188.65 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 343.59 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/343.59 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 343.59 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 64,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,818.25/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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