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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 340.24 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 340.24 and 189.77 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 340.24 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/340.24 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 340.24 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 64,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,566.22/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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