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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.80 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.80 and 135.91 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.80 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.80 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.80 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 46,318.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,318.13/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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