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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.87, 341.67 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.87, 341.67 and 136.51 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.87 : 341.67 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.87/341.67 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.87x = 341.67 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.87x = 46,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641.37/227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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