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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 340.50 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 340.50 and 193.90 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 340.50 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/340.50 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 340.50 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 66,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,022.95/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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