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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 313.93 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 313.93 and 186.15 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 313.93 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/313.93 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 313.93 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 58,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,436.67/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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