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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 342.14 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 342.14 and 187.36 is: 282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 342.14 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/342.14 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 342.14 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 64,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101.56/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.33

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