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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.10 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.10 and 194.23 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.10 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.10 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.10 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 66,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,057.81/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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