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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.50 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.50 and 133.93 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.50 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.50 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.50 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 41,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987.70/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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