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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 313.83 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 313.83 and 134.17 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 313.83 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/313.83 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 313.83 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 42,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105.19/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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