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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.34 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.34 and 124.97 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.34 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.34 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.34 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 42,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657.26/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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