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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 341.13 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 341.13 and 129.86 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 341.13 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/341.13 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 341.13 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 44,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299.14/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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