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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.69 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.69 and 125.03 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.69 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.69 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.69 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 42,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721.50/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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