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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 341.90 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 341.90 and 125.27 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 341.90 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/341.90 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 341.90 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 42,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,829.23/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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