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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.70 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.70 and 206.92 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.70 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.70 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.70 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 64,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,910.80/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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