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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 341.19 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 341.19 and 124.59 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 341.19 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/341.19 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 341.19 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 42,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,508.86/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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