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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.15 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.15 and 128.88 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.15 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.15 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.15 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 43,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966.77/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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