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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 313.92 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 313.92 and 183.52 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 313.92 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/313.92 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 313.92 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 57,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610.60/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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