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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 340.96 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 340.96 and 193.28 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 340.96 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/340.96 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 340.96 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 65,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,900.75/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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