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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 340.77 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 340.77 and 135.83 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 340.77 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/340.77 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 340.77 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 46,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,286.79/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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