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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.91, 315.92 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.91, 315.92 and 135.65 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.91 : 315.92 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.91/315.92 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.91x = 315.92 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.91x = 42,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854.55/228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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