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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.42 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.42 and 124.76 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.42 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.42 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.42 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 42,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593.87/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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