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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 312.96 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 312.96 and 195.58 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 312.96 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/312.96 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 312.96 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 61,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208.72/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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