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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 341.84 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 341.84 and 134.93 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 341.84 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/341.84 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 341.84 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 46,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125.41/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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