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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.86 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.86 and 125.32 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.86 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.86 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.86 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 42,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841.90/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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