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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 341.95 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 341.95 and 83.76 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 341.95 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/341.95 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 341.95 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 28,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.73/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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