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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 341.52 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 341.52 and 129.13 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 341.52 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/341.52 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 341.52 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 44,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100.48/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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