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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.30 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.30 and 134.51 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.30 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.30 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.30 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 42,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,274.25/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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