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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 340.44 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 340.44 and 130.75 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 340.44 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/340.44 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 340.44 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 44,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.53/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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