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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.91 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.91 and 194.38 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.91 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.91 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.91 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 61,017.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,017.53/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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