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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.79 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.79 and 125.39 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.79 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.79 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.79 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 42,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857.05/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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