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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.77, 344.75 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.77, 344.75 and 193.59 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.77 : 344.75 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.77/344.75 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.77x = 344.75 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.77x = 66,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,739.18/229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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