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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 312.66 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 312.66 and 193.82 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 312.66 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/312.66 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 312.66 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 60,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598.20/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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