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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 312.75 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 312.75 and 190.18 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 312.75 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/312.75 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 312.75 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 59,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,478.80/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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