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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 340.74 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 340.74 and 193.08 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 340.74 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/340.74 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 340.74 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 65,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,790.08/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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