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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 340.86 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 340.86 and 124.46 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 340.86 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/340.86 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 340.86 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 42,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423.44/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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