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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 341.80 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 341.80 and 125.38 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 341.80 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/341.80 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 341.80 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 42,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854.88/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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