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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.94 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.94 and 188.12 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.94 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.94 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.94 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 64,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,513.87/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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