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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.07 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.07 and 190.67 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.07 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.07 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.07 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 60,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454.15/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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