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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.76, 316.44 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.76, 316.44 and 188.12 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.76 : 316.44 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.76/316.44 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.76x = 316.44 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.76x = 59,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.69/229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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