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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 342.03 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 342.03 and 119.84 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 342.03 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/342.03 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 342.03 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 40,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,988.88/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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