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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.96 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.96 and 134.32 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.96 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.96 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.96 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 42,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171.11/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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