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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.62 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.62 and 124.53 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.62 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.62 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.62 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 42,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,417.41/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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