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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.55 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.55 and 134.01 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.55 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.55 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.55 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 42,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018.67/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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