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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.65 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.65 and 134.08 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.65 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.65 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.65 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 42,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054.19/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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