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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.95 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.95 and 137.07 is: 205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.95 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.95 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.95 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 47,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007.47/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.71

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