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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 314.90 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 314.90 and 129.98 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 314.90 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/314.90 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 314.90 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 40,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930.70/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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