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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.77, 316.71 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.77, 316.71 and 194.13 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.77 : 316.71 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.77/316.71 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.77x = 316.71 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.77x = 61,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482.91/229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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