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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 340.95 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 340.95 and 124.67 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 340.95 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/340.95 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 340.95 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 42,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,506.24/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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