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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 315.42 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 315.42 and 135.40 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 315.42 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/315.42 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 315.42 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 42,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707.87/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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