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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.12 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.12 and 187.12 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.12 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.12 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.12 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 58,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,965.25/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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