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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.16 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.16 and 133.69 is: 184.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.16 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.16 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.16 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 41,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,866.36/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.43

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