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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 315.08 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 315.08 and 187.26 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 315.08 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/315.08 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 315.08 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 59,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001.88/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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