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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.86 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.86 and 124.47 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.86 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.86 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.86 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 42,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426.61/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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