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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 341.37 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 341.37 and 195.04 is: 292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 341.37 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/341.37 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 341.37 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 66,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581.23/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.96

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