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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 341.79 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 341.79 and 125.29 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 341.79 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/341.79 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 341.79 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 42,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822.87/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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