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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 315.80 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 315.80 and 135.68 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 315.80 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/315.80 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 315.80 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 42,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845.49/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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