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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 341.81 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 341.81 and 130.39 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 341.81 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/341.81 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 341.81 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 44,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569.88/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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