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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.94, 316.61 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.94, 316.61 and 193.02 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.94 : 316.61 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.94/316.61 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.94x = 316.61 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.94x = 61,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110.63/229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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