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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 341.40 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 341.40 and 125.12 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 341.40 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/341.40 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 341.40 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 42,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,715.97/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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