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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 342.27 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 342.27 and 136.83 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 342.27 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/342.27 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 342.27 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 46,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832.80/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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