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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 340.17 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 340.17 and 123.99 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 340.17 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/340.17 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 340.17 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 42,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,177.68/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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