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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 316.10 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 316.10 and 135.78 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 316.10 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/316.10 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 316.10 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 42,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920.06/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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