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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 315.66 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 315.66 and 141.50 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 315.66 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/315.66 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 315.66 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 44,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.89/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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