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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 341.22 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 341.22 and 194.99 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 341.22 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/341.22 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 341.22 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 66,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,532.78/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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