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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.80, 316.80 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.80, 316.80 and 192.90 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.80 : 316.80 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.80/316.80 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.80x = 316.80 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.80x = 61,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110.72/229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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