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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 341.85 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 341.85 and 193.68 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 341.85 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/341.85 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 341.85 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 66,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,209.51/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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