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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.26 and 89.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.26 and 89.99 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.26 = 89.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.26 = 89.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.26 × 89.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 30,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620.00/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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