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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 313.92 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 313.92 and 190.95 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 313.92 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/313.92 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 313.92 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 59,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943.02/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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