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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 340.24 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 340.24 and 194.50 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 340.24 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/340.24 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 340.24 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 66,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,174.98/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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