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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.98 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.98 and 124.69 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.98 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.98 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.98 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 42,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.80/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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