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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 340.78 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 340.78 and 124.14 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 340.78 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/340.78 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 340.78 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 42,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304.43/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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