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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 314.06 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 314.06 and 134.37 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 314.06 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/314.06 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 314.06 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 42,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.24/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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