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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.82 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.82 and 132.03 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.82 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.82 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.82 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 45,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130.49/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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