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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 314.57 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 314.57 and 186.58 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 314.57 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/314.57 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 314.57 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 58,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.15/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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