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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 313.29 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 313.29 and 187.73 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 313.29 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/313.29 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 313.29 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 58,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,812.37/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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