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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 340.74 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 340.74 and 136.16 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 340.74 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/340.74 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 340.74 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 46,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395.16/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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