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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.41 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.41 and 191.97 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.41 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.41 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.41 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 60,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164.65/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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