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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 341.40 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 341.40 and 187.28 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 341.40 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/341.40 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 341.40 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 63,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,937.39/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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