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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 341.44 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 341.44 and 188.76 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 341.44 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/341.44 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 341.44 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 64,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450.21/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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