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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 341.55 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 341.55 and 195.17 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 341.55 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/341.55 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 341.55 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 66,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,658.61/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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