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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 340.68 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 340.68 and 194.01 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 340.68 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/340.68 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 340.68 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 66,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,095.33/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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