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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 315.76 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 315.76 and 187.40 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 315.76 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/315.76 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 315.76 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 59,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,173.42/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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