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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.95 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.95 and 186.98 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.95 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.95 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.95 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 64,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,496.56/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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