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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.94 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.94 and 125.06 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.94 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.94 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.94 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 42,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.02/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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