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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 316.61 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 316.61 and 185.96 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 316.61 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/316.61 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 316.61 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 58,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,877.35/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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