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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 313.90 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 313.90 and 153.93 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 313.90 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/313.90 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 313.90 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 48,318.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,318.24/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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