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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 313.35 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 313.35 and 133.88 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 313.35 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/313.35 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 313.35 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 41,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,951.30/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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