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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 313.77 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 313.77 and 134.13 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 313.77 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/313.77 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 313.77 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 42,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.97/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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