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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.26 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.26 and 124.16 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.26 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.26 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.26 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 42,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,244.98/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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