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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 339.29 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 339.29 and 190.68 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 339.29 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/339.29 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 339.29 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 64,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,695.82/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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