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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 342.53 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 342.53 and 137.18 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 342.53 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/342.53 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 342.53 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 46,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.27/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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