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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.85 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.85 and 83.63 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.85 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.85 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.85 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 28,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587.21/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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