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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 313.79 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 313.79 and 190.89 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 313.79 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/313.79 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 313.79 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 59,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898.42/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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