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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 313.63 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 313.63 and 134.05 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 313.63 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/313.63 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 313.63 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 42,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.10/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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