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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 315.88 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 315.88 and 135.64 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 315.88 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/315.88 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 315.88 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 42,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845.96/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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