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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 313.91 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 313.91 and 134.28 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 313.91 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/313.91 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 313.91 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 42,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151.16/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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