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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 341.64 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 341.64 and 136.37 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 341.64 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/341.64 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 341.64 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 46,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587.74/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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