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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 314.25 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 314.25 and 187.99 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 314.25 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/314.25 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 314.25 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 59,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075.86/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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