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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 340.56 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 340.56 and 189.10 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 340.56 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/340.56 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 340.56 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 64,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,399.90/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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