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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 312.99 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 312.99 and 190.45 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 312.99 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/312.99 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 312.99 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 59,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,607.38/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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