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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.74 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.74 and 191.16 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.74 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.74 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.74 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 65,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,135.86/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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