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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.54 and 97.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.54 and 97.73 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.54 = 97.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.54 = 97.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.54 × 97.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 33,376.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376.51/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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