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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 315.12 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 315.12 and 141.02 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 315.12 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/315.12 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 315.12 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 44,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438.22/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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