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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 341.37 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 341.37 and 129.99 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 341.37 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/341.37 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 341.37 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 44,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374.69/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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