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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 312.99 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 312.99 and 192.15 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 312.99 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/312.99 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 312.99 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 60,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,141.03/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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