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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 312.42 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 312.42 and 187.34 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 312.42 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/312.42 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 312.42 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 58,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,528.76/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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