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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.64 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.64 and 134.79 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.64 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.64 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.64 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 42,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.33/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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