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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 340.95 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 340.95 and 136.12 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 340.95 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/340.95 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 340.95 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 46,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410.11/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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