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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 342.17 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 342.17 and 125.30 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 342.17 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/342.17 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 342.17 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 42,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873.38/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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