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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 340.98 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 340.98 and 129.83 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 340.98 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/340.98 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 340.98 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 44,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270.39/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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