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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 340.73 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 340.73 and 124.51 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 340.73 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/340.73 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 340.73 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 42,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425.23/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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