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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 341.88 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 341.88 and 125.36 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 341.88 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/341.88 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 341.88 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 42,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,858.08/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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