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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 314.99 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 314.99 and 141 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 314.99 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/314.99 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 314.99 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 44,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413.59/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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