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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 314.83 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 314.83 and 129.94 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 314.83 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/314.83 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 314.83 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 40,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.90/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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