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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 342.37 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 342.37 and 125.60 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 342.37 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/342.37 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 342.37 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 42,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999.65/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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