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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 341.41 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 341.41 and 124.92 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 341.41 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/341.41 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 341.41 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 42,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.94/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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