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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 340.92 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 340.92 and 135.84 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 340.92 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/340.92 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 340.92 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 46,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,310.57/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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