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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 316.40 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 316.40 and 125.78 is: 173.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 316.40 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/316.40 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 316.40 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 39,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,796.79/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.57

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