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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 313.56 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 313.56 and 185.77 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 313.56 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/313.56 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 313.56 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 58,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.04/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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