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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 315.12 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 315.12 and 141.07 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 315.12 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/315.12 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 315.12 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 44,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,453.98/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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