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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 341.15 and 124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 341.15 and 124.63 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 341.15 = 124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/341.15 = 124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 341.15 × 124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 42,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.52/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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