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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.77, 342.75 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.77, 342.75 and 190.03 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.77 : 342.75 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.77/342.75 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.77x = 342.75 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.77x = 65,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,131.07/228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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