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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 341.03 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 341.03 and 135.13 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 341.03 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/341.03 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 341.03 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 46,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083.38/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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