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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.40 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.40 and 134.59 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.40 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.40 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.40 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 42,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314.33/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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