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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.68 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.68 and 137.20 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.68 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.68 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.68 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 47,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015.70/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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