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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.15 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.15 and 186.24 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.15 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.15 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.15 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 58,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,506.91/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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