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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 314.02 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 314.02 and 134.29 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 314.02 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/314.02 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 314.02 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 42,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,169.75/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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