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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.37, 342.68 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.37, 342.68 and 125.74 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.37 : 342.68 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.37/342.68 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.37x = 342.68 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.37x = 43,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088.58/228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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