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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.74, 343.11 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.74, 343.11 and 91.94 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.74 : 343.11 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.74/343.11 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.74x = 343.11 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.74x = 31,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,545.53/228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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