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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.33 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.33 and 134.53 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.33 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.33 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.33 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 42,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285.86/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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