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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 313.85 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 313.85 and 186.09 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 313.85 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/313.85 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 313.85 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 58,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403.42/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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