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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.82, 342.92 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.82, 342.92 and 190.54 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.82 : 342.92 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.82/342.92 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.82x = 342.92 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.82x = 65,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,339.02/228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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