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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 341.16 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 341.16 and 124.56 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 341.16 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/341.16 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 341.16 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 42,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494.89/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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