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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.52 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.52 and 136.60 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.52 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.52 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.52 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 46,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651.63/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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