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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 342.39 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 342.39 and 125.61 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 342.39 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/342.39 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 342.39 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 43,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,007.61/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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