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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.02 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.02 and 195.60 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.02 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.02 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.02 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 66,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,507.91/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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