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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.75, 315.66 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.75, 315.66 and 135.47 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.75 : 315.66 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.75/315.66 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.75x = 315.66 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.75x = 42,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.20/228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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