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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 340.15 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 340.15 and 124.29 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 340.15 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/340.15 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 340.15 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 42,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,277.24/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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