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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 341.38 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 341.38 and 125.02 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 341.38 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/341.38 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 341.38 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 42,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679.33/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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