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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 313.78 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 313.78 and 190.94 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 313.78 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/313.78 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 313.78 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 59,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,913.15/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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