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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.27 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.27 and 130.74 is: 195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.27 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.27 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.27 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 44,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.38/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.90

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