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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 342 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 342 and 125.20 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 342 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/342 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 342 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 42,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.55/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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