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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 317.27 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 317.27 and 188.32 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 317.27 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/317.27 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 317.27 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 59,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,748.29/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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