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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 340.62 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 340.62 and 129.54 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 340.62 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/340.62 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 340.62 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 44,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.91/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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