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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.90 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.90 and 73.87 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.90 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.90 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.90 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 25,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.07/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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