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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 341.90 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 341.90 and 130.30 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 341.90 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/341.90 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 341.90 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 44,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549.57/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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