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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.60 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.60 and 136.61 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.60 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.60 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.60 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 46,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.78/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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