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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.26 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.26 and 136.79 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.26 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.26 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.26 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 46,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680.96/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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