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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 314.05 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 314.05 and 134.40 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 314.05 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/314.05 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 314.05 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 42,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.65/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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