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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.54 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.54 and 131.48 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.54 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.54 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.54 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 44,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,774.20/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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