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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.62 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.62 and 97.89 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.62 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.62 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.62 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 33,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,441.18/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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