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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 338.68 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 338.68 and 194.78 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 338.68 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/338.68 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 338.68 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 65,968.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,968.09/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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