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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.16 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.16 and 124.29 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.16 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.16 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.16 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 42,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277.86/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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