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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 342.63 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 342.63 and 137.39 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 342.63 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/342.63 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 342.63 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 47,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.22/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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