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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 313.86 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 313.86 and 134.23 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 313.86 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/313.86 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 313.86 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 42,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.15/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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