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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 340.94 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 340.94 and 129.93 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 340.94 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/340.94 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 340.94 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 44,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297.38/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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