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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.60 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.60 and 135.41 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.60 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.60 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.60 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 42,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733.31/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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