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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 314.72 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 314.72 and 134.81 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 314.72 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/314.72 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 314.72 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 42,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425.16/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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