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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 314.16 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 314.16 and 134.43 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 314.16 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/314.16 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 314.16 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 42,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232.53/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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