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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 340.27 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 340.27 and 135.97 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 340.27 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/340.27 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 340.27 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 46,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265.32/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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