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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 313.52 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 313.52 and 133.96 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 313.52 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/313.52 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 313.52 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 41,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999.14/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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