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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.76 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.76 and 199.96 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.76 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.76 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.76 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 62,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739.17/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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