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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 314.03 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 314.03 and 134.24 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 314.03 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/314.03 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 314.03 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 42,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,155.39/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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