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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 313.55 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 313.55 and 196.52 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 313.55 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/313.55 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 313.55 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 61,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616.30/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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