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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.02 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.02 and 183.06 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.02 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.02 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.02 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 57,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301.44/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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