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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.44 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.44 and 194.88 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.44 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.44 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.44 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 66,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344.95/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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