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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 314.80 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 314.80 and 134.92 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 314.80 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/314.80 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 314.80 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 42,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.82/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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