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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 345.20 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 345.20 and 193.77 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 345.20 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/345.20 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 345.20 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 66,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,888.44/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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