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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.01, 342.05 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.01, 342.05 and 130.54 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.01 : 342.05 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.01/342.05 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.01x = 342.05 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.01x = 44,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651.21/228.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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