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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 341.75 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 341.75 and 136.54 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 341.75 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/341.75 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 341.75 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 46,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661.97/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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