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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 340.93 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 340.93 and 193.06 is: 289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 340.93 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/340.93 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 340.93 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 65,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820.20/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.66

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