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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 340.84 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 340.84 and 187 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 340.84 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/340.84 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 340.84 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 63,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737.08/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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