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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.16 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.16 and 185.59 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.16 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.16 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.16 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 58,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119.36/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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