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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 314.16 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 314.16 and 183.56 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 314.16 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/314.16 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 314.16 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 57,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667.21/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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