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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.76 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.76 and 129.66 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.76 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.76 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.76 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 44,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182.94/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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