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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 340.76 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 340.76 and 124.41 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 340.76 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/340.76 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 340.76 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 42,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391.63/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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