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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 313.59 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 313.59 and 203.82 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 313.59 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/313.59 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 313.59 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 63,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,915.91/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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