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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 341.26 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 341.26 and 124.92 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 341.26 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/341.26 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 341.26 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 42,629.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629.63/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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