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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 340.14 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 340.14 and 195.49 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 340.14 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/340.14 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 340.14 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 66,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495.13/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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