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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.03 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.03 and 187.88 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.03 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.03 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.03 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 64,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,260.60/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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