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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.34 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.34 and 188.82 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.34 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.34 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.34 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 64,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.05/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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