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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 313.61 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 313.61 and 133.94 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 313.61 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/313.61 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 313.61 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 42,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.69/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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