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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 314.40 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 314.40 and 196.60 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 314.40 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/314.40 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 314.40 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 61,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811.04/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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