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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 313.92 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 313.92 and 134.30 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 313.92 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/313.92 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 313.92 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 42,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157.89/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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