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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 341.88 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 341.88 and 136.75 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 341.88 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/341.88 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 341.88 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 46,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752.09/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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