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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 340.88 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 340.88 and 136.02 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 340.88 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/340.88 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 340.88 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 46,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366.50/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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