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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 314.99 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 314.99 and 134.98 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 314.99 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/314.99 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 314.99 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 42,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.90/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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