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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 314 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 314 and 188.72 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 314 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/314 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 314 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 59,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,258.08/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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