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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.95 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.95 and 83.69 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.95 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.95 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.95 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 28,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617.80/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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