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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 316.60 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 316.60 and 193.03 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 316.60 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/316.60 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 316.60 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 61,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112.02/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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