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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.38, 342.60 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.38, 342.60 and 137.06 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.38 : 342.60 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.38/342.60 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.38x = 342.60 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.38x = 46,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.76/228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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