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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 313.68 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 313.68 and 197.18 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 313.68 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/313.68 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 313.68 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 61,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,851.42/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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