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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.57, 342.93 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.57, 342.93 and 131.18 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.57 : 342.93 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.57/342.93 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.57x = 342.93 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.57x = 44,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.75/228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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