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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 341.18 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 341.18 and 188.84 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 341.18 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/341.18 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 341.18 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 64,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428.43/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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