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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 339.80 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 339.80 and 130.56 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 339.80 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/339.80 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 339.80 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 44,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.29/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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