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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 314.33 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 314.33 and 134.54 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 314.33 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/314.33 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 314.33 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 42,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290.07/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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