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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.25 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.25 and 134.48 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.25 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.25 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.25 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 42,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.77/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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