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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.88, 317.04 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.88, 317.04 and 188.44 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.88 : 317.04 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.88/317.04 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.88x = 317.04 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.88x = 59,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,743.02/229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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