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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.22 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.22 and 189.45 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.22 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.22 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.22 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 64,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,644.13/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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