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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 314.69 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 314.69 and 186.53 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 314.69 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/314.69 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 314.69 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 58,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,696.62/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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