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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.77 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.77 and 185.67 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.77 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.77 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.77 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 63,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,641.18/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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