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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 313.87 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 313.87 and 132.92 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 313.87 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/313.87 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 313.87 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 41,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.60/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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