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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.69 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.69 and 197.54 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.69 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.69 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.69 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 61,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,965.81/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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