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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.61 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.61 and 182.93 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.61 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.61 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.61 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 57,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.19/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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