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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 341.38 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 341.38 and 130.07 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 341.38 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/341.38 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 341.38 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 44,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403.30/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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