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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 313.73 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 313.73 and 186.08 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 313.73 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/313.73 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 313.73 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 58,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,378.88/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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