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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 315.47 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 315.47 and 141.27 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 315.47 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/315.47 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 315.47 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 44,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566.45/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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