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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 314.89 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 314.89 and 134.93 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 314.89 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/314.89 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 314.89 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 42,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,486.79/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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