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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.12, 314.10 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.12, 314.10 and 189.24 is: 260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.12 : 314.10 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.12/314.10 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.12x = 314.10 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.12x = 59,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.28/228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.57

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