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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 340.81 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 340.81 and 191.16 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 340.81 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/340.81 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 340.81 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 65,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148.76/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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