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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.15 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.15 and 135.64 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.15 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.15 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.15 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 46,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137.27/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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