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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.58 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.58 and 134.71 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.58 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.58 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.58 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 42,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377.07/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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