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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 341.74 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 341.74 and 125.37 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 341.74 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/341.74 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 341.74 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 42,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841.61/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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