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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 339.74 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 339.74 and 189.04 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 339.74 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/339.74 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 339.74 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 64,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.45/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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