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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.86 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.86 and 137.17 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.86 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.86 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.86 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 47,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.11/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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