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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 340.81 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 340.81 and 186.71 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 340.81 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/340.81 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 340.81 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 63,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,630.46/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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