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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.67 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.67 and 190.71 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.67 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.67 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.67 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 59,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820.48/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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