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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.87 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.87 and 125.18 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.87 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.87 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.87 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 42,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,796.38/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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