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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 314.05 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 314.05 and 134.33 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 314.05 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/314.05 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 314.05 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 42,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.09/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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