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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 314.86 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 314.86 and 129.89 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 314.86 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/314.86 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 314.86 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 40,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897.63/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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