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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.96 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.96 and 131.49 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.96 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.96 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.96 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 44,963.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,963.66/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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