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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 314.26 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 314.26 and 134.45 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 314.26 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/314.26 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 314.26 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 42,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252.26/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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