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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.38 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.38 and 192.20 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.38 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.38 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.38 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 60,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231.64/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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