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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.47 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.47 and 196.38 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.47 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.47 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.47 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 61,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559.24/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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