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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 340.87 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 340.87 and 186.59 is: 279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 340.87 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/340.87 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 340.87 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 63,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,601.46/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.45

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