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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.20 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.20 and 135.54 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.20 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.20 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.20 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 46,110.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,110.71/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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