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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.09 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.09 and 83.73 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.09 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.09 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.09 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 28,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,643.20/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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