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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 341.75 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 341.75 and 125.28 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 341.75 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/341.75 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 341.75 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 42,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.75/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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