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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.18 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.18 and 131.88 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.18 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.18 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.18 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 45,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126.70/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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