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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 340.13 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 340.13 and 193.59 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 340.13 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/340.13 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 340.13 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 65,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.25/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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