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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.85, 315.83 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.85, 315.83 and 135.61 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.85 : 315.83 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.85/315.83 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.85x = 315.83 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.85x = 42,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,829.71/228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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