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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 313.94 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 313.94 and 190.56 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 313.94 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/313.94 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 313.94 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 59,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824.41/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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