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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 314.99 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 314.99 and 135 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 314.99 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/314.99 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 314.99 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 42,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.98/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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