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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 339.27 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 339.27 and 190.60 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 339.27 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/339.27 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 339.27 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 64,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,664.01/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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