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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.56 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.56 and 124.26 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.56 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.56 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.56 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 42,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.99/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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