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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.62 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.62 and 134.02 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.62 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.62 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.62 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 42,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031.35/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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