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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.81 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.81 and 134.95 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.81 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.81 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.81 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 42,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,484.00/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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