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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.22 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.22 and 131.90 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.22 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.22 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.22 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 30,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100.75/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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