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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.51 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.51 and 136.49 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.51 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.51 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.51 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 46,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612.87/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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