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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 313.64 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 313.64 and 187.64 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 313.64 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/313.64 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 313.64 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 58,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851.41/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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