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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.84, 316.02 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.84, 316.02 and 141.54 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.84 : 316.02 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.84/316.02 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.84x = 316.02 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.84x = 44,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,729.47/228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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