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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.05 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.05 and 91.73 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.05 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.05 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.05 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 31,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.98/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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