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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 315.26 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 315.26 and 135.28 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 315.26 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/315.26 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 315.26 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 42,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.60/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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