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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.86, 316.98 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.86, 316.98 and 194.85 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.86 : 316.98 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.86/316.98 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.86x = 316.98 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.86x = 61,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.55/229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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