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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 340.75 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 340.75 and 130.96 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 340.75 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/340.75 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 340.75 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 44,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624.62/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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