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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 313.60 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 313.60 and 133.97 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 313.60 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/313.60 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 313.60 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 42,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012.99/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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