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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.50 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.50 and 125.78 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.50 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.50 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.50 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 43,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079.02/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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