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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 342.07 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 342.07 and 125.20 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 342.07 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/342.07 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 342.07 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 42,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.16/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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