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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 342.50 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 342.50 and 190.10 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 342.50 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/342.50 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 342.50 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 65,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,107.54/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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