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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 341.97 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 341.97 and 91.00 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 341.97 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/341.97 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 341.97 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 31,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.42/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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