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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.72, 343.78 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.72, 343.78 and 188.11 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.72 : 343.78 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.72/343.78 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.72x = 343.78 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.72x = 64,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,666.74/229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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