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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 342.76 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 342.76 and 131.20 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 342.76 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/342.76 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 342.76 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 44,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,970.11/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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