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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 342.47 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 342.47 and 125.80 is: 188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 342.47 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/342.47 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 342.47 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 43,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.76/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.47

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