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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 341.14 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 341.14 and 124.77 is: 187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 341.14 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/341.14 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 341.14 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 42,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564.04/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.18

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