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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 340.76 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 340.76 and 124.70 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 340.76 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/340.76 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 340.76 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 42,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492.77/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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