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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.06 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.06 and 191.31 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.06 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.06 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.06 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 60,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.86/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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