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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 313.08 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 313.08 and 194.27 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 313.08 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/313.08 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 313.08 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 60,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822.05/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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