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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 342.71 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 342.71 and 137.28 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 342.71 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/342.71 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 342.71 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 47,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047.23/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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