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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.68 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.68 and 130.52 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.68 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.68 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.68 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 44,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.07/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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