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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.55 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.55 and 133.96 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.55 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.55 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.55 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 42,000.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.92/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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