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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 343.07 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 343.07 and 125.94 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 343.07 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/343.07 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 343.07 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 43,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206.24/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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