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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 313.88 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 313.88 and 134.17 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 313.88 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/313.88 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 313.88 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 42,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.59/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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