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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.58 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.58 and 134.74 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.58 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.58 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.58 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 42,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384.94/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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