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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 313.86 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 313.86 and 193 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 313.86 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/313.86 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 313.86 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 60,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,574.98/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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