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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.76 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.76 and 124.96 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.76 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.76 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.76 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 42,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706.33/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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