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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 340.41 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 340.41 and 135.74 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 340.41 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/340.41 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 340.41 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 46,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,207.25/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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