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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.82 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.82 and 125.19 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.82 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.82 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.82 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 42,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,792.45/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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