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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 312.77 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 312.77 and 193.91 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 312.77 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/312.77 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 312.77 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 60,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,648.15/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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