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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.75 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.75 and 134.16 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.75 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.75 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.75 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 42,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092.70/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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