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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 342.09 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 342.09 and 119.94 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 342.09 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/342.09 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 342.09 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 41,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030.27/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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